Apprentice - Associate Project Manager

Are you looking to pursue a career in projects? Would you like to gain a qualification, whilst also working with a supportive and experienced projects team? If you have answered yes to both of those questions, we might just have the opportunity for you!

The starting salary for this role is GBP17,663 and is based on a 36 working hour week.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Associate Project Manager Apprentice. You will be working within the Strategic Delivery Team, who manage and support projects not only across Business Operations at Surrey County Council, but also Business Operations in East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council, as part of the Orbis Partnership.

Working in our projects team, every day is different, and you will be able to roll up your sleeves and get involved with a variety of tasks within the project lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself and to support on ongoing projects, project governance, as well as communications and stakeholder management.

Whilst working with the team, we will also support you as you work towards a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship, where you will receive guidance from the Apprenticeship team, as well as a buddy network of like–minded apprentices to lean on. The work you will do will reinforce your learning, providing evidence–based experiences to support your qualification.

To be shortlisted for this role, you will need to evidence in your application.

• Great attitude and passionate about making a difference
• Commitment and willingness to learn
• Good IT skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise your time and workload.

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17th May 2021.

Interviews will take place on week commencing 31st May 2021

Contact Details

For an informal discussion please contact Chloe Bubb by e–mail at .uk.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

This is a 24 month fixed term contract.

Our Values

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.